Brazil Energy '99 Addresses the Impact of Economic Crisis.

WOBURN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 21, 1999--The Center for Business Intelligence announces its 4th Annual Brazil Energy conference, March 25-26, 1999 in Miami, FL.

Finance Focus: A major focus of this year's event is the effect of Brazil's current economic crisis on the energy industries. Investment bankers and rating agencies, including ANZ Investment Bank, BankBoston, Dresdner Kleinwort Benson, Emerging Markets Partnership and Standard & Poor's Corp analyze the impact of the crisis and its proposed solutions on asset value, project and utility ratings, interest rates, exchange rates, and availability of local and international financing, among other issues. They advise where and how to obtain financing in this climate -- and how to protect your return on investment.

Update on Regulatory Structures: In addition, Brazilian officials who are spearheading regulatory and market change at ANEEL, MAE and ONS discuss the effectiveness of the new wholesale market and the role of the national system operator. They are joined by regulatory advisors to the Brazilian government and private industry from Harvard University, LeBeouf Lamb Greene and MacRae LLP and Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice, and in-house counsel from Enron International.

Six Case Studies on thermal project development, distribution privatization, oilfield privatization, and integration of gas and electric projects round out the program. Hear from InterGen do Brazil, Ltda., Texaco Global Gas & Power, Light Servicos de Elecidade S.A., Coastal Oil & Gas Corporation and Enron International, as well as their financiers and advisors. Learn what made the opportunities attractive, how financing was arranged and structured, how partnerships were developed, and how the projects are succeeding.

To register, or more information, contact Cynthia Rugg, 781-939-2402 or [e-mail]. Visit our website at www.cbinet.com